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Scarlett Fever (The Scarlett Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Claire Highton-Stevenson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,515 ratings
On a girl's night out with her friends; fifty-something, divorced, and really not looking for any attention, Claudia Maddox is somewhat surprised when girls' night takes on a whole new meaning. Ending up in bed with a woman twenty years her junior, hadn’t been the plan, but it was a night she certainly wouldn’t forget. Scarlett was sexy, and fun and knew just what she was doing. But for Claudia, it was a one-night stand. An opportunity to blow off the cobwebs following her divorce from Jack, and her impending redundancy.
Scarlett had just been a fascinating experience she would think of now and then because Claudia is straight, and Scarlett was a one-off. Right? I mean, who gets to her age and suddenly discovers they might be into women?
As a mother to three grown children, Claudia already has enough on her plate, when her eldest Diana asks for a favour. Her best friend from Uni needs a place to stay for a few days. Claudia agrees to take her in, after all, her youngest, Zara, is already home for the week, what harm could it be?
Scarlett Fever is an age gap, toaster oven, Contemporary Romance, with a dash of humour and a whole heap of spice, don’t miss it.

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    The Scarlett Series
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  4. Publication date
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BR61KYDC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (February 8, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 8, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 677 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 307 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0BV49NL2Q
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 1,515 ratings

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Claire Highton-Stevenson

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Claire Highton-Stevenson is a British Indie author. She writes heartwarming, Sapphic romance in contemporary settings. Claire's characters are bold, strong, independent women who love women.

However, she is also known to throw in a mystery or two. Claire likes to move around the tropes at will, and will often bend the rules to create exciting and often unique situations. She's not afraid to tackle darker topics either.

2019 Goldie Winner - The Promise

2019 Rainbow award Winner - The Doll Maker

2020 International Book Award Finalist - Escape and Freedom

2020 International Book award Finalist - The Promise

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Customers enjoy this romance novel for its fun love story between unlikely women and its humanizing character development. The book is light-hearted and entertaining, with steamy scenes and well-written content. They appreciate the age gap theme, with one customer noting it's never too old to discover real love.

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36 customers mention "Story quality"36 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, particularly appreciating its true age-gap lesbian romance and the friends' storyline that makes them smile.

"...with each other and with all the secondary characters to make an enjoyable story...." Read more

"...This made the story even better knowing what they were feeling for each other. I think the ending was lacking just a little...." Read more

"It was really nice to read a true age-gap lesfic story. I like reading of the women being in their 50’s...." Read more

"...But this is actually believable and I found myself laughing at the banter (not only between the two main characters )that I had to hight light those..." Read more

19 customers mention "Readability"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable to read, with one describing it as a tender experience.

"...So worth the late night of reading and the too early, groggy morning wake up! 😉..." Read more

"I found this book very humorous and entertaining...." Read more

"...some drama, but Claudia's daughter, Zara, kept everything fun and entertaining 😊 A fantastic read... can't wait to dive into the next book!..." Read more

"...Age gap romance with lots of steam and laughter. Loved it." Read more

16 customers mention "Character development"16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them great and very humanizing, with one customer noting how the author connects readers to the characters.

"...Claudia & Scarlett our written well with their own unique personalities that interact with each other and with all the secondary characters to make..." Read more

"...I really liked all the characters in this story, especially Claudia and Scarlett who's real name is Letty...." Read more

"...It was a lot more than that, though! There were so many great, wholesome characters in this story...." Read more

"I liked reading this book. It was very humanizing in character development and the problems they face...." Read more

12 customers mention "Humor"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, finding it light-hearted and full of laughter, with one customer noting its often poignant dialog.

"...Claudia & Scarlett our written well with their own unique personalities that interact with each other and with all the secondary characters to make..." Read more

"I found this book very humorous and entertaining...." Read more

"...amazing, but the characters surrounding them truly made this a lighthearted romcom...." Read more

"...But this is actually believable and I found myself laughing at the banter (not only between the two main characters )that I had to hight light those..." Read more

12 customers mention "Steamy content"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book, describing it as sexy and erotic.

"...It was rather steamy and unforgettable. Scarlett was way more mature than some women her age...." Read more

"...I read it in one day, with bouts of giggles, and fanning myself too! You'll do yourself a favor by reading this book! 5 stars!!" Read more

"Scarlett Fever is a sexy, age gap romance between a fifty-four year old divorcé, Claudia, and thirty year old, Scarlett (aka Letty)...." Read more

"...Quite a bit of sneaking around ensues before Claudia finds her way. Steamy. Age gap. Really enjoyed the story." Read more

10 customers mention "Writing quality"8 positive2 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer describing it as beautifully written and another noting it's good from beginning to end.

"...It was a lot more than that, though! There were so many great, wholesome characters in this story...." Read more

"...Book needs a bit of editing, still. But well done Claire. I’m going to seek out more of your books." Read more

"I really enjoyed reading this book. It was very well written...." Read more

"But the book was way too hectic, had too many arcs and had too many characters...." Read more

7 customers mention "Age gap"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the age gap in the book, with one customer describing it as beautiful and another noting it's never too old to discover real love.

"Scarlett Fever is a sexy, age gap romance between a fifty-four year old divorcé, Claudia, and thirty year old, Scarlett (aka Letty)...." Read more

"...Steamy. Age gap. Really enjoyed the story." Read more

"...that love is ageless and it’s never too late and one is never too old to discover a real and satisfying love." Read more

"I love Age Gap stories. Claire Highton-Stevenson did a great job of bringing the story to life. I will be checking out more of her books." Read more

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  • Hayde
    5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't put this book down!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2023
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    The trouble with Claire Highton-Stevenson’s books is you get absolutely nothing done, I was delighted to see a new book by this author was released. I started it and finished it literally in a single sitting. So worth the late night of reading and the too early, groggy morning wake up! 😉

    As always this author has a way of really connecting the reader to the characters. Claudia & Scarlett our written well with their own unique personalities that interact with each other and with all the secondary characters to make an enjoyable story. (with out giving any of the story away) I found as always with her books, I can't stop reading, totally immersed and hoping, hoping for a happy outcome. Another must read from this Author ✍️ Don't ever stop writing! 5⭐️
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  • Linbee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2023
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    I found this book very humorous and entertaining. I really liked all the characters in this story, especially Claudia and Scarlett who's real name is Letty. I liked that the author not only allowed the readers to enjoy hearing from Claudia but also from Scarlett. This made the story even better knowing what they were feeling for each other. I think the ending was lacking just a little. It was barely discussed what Scarlett planned on doing. Was she going to start her own business and how? Though this didn't change my opinion of this story. I whole heartily recommend this book to everyone that loves an age gap romance.
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  • G-Rogue
    4.0 out of 5 stars oh my…
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023
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    It was really nice to read a true age-gap lesfic story. I like reading of the women being in their 50’s. Usually age gap are women in their 20’s and 30’s. That’s not really an age gap to me. It is when they’re from different generations.

    I liked Claudia from first meet. And then when she had a chance meet with Scarlett I was not sure how the two would find themselves entangled. It was rather steamy and unforgettable. Scarlett was way more mature than some women her age. But when you meet her parents and hears about her line of work it will make sense.

    I guess you had to add a lot angst to the story. Claudia three adult kids were sort of a monkey wrench in Claudia feeling free to explore a possible relationship after being married for 30 years. There is so much to unpack in all of their lives. But love wins out in the end as it should.

    I was so hoping for a HEA for Claudia, but even more so for Scarlett. She loves hard and gave it her all. She fought hard for this relationship. She received her just rewards.
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  • MLTU
    5.0 out of 5 stars Scarlett Fever
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2025
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    Based on the cover- I was expecting a hot, sexy, sultry type of romance...

    And it was!

    It was a lot more than that, though! There were so many great, wholesome characters in this story. I mean, Claudia and Scarlett were amazing, but the characters surrounding them truly made this a lighthearted romcom. It was a toaster oven, age-gap, forbidden romance, so there was some drama, but Claudia's daughter, Zara, kept everything fun and entertaining 😊

    A fantastic read... can't wait to dive into the next book!
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  • Abbacado
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed the banter
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2023
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    Light hearted, not angsty compared to other books I’ve read.

    And I was a little skeptical if I could finish it because it’s an age gap story and so far the ones I’ve read in the past few months made me cringe or eye roll and just not finish the book.

    But this is actually believable and I found myself laughing at the banter (not only between the two main characters )that I had to hight light those moments. I enjoyed Bea’s little lesbian joke and I won’t spoil it. Will use that in a conversation. ;)

    Book needs a bit of editing, still. But well done Claire. I’m going to seek out more of your books.
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  • Carolyn G. Manuel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Aged To Perfection
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2023
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    Claudia Maddox is out with friends for a night on the town. At a club for lesbians she meets a woman much younger and has a one night fling. Divorced with three adult children she is completely thrown by how much she enjoyed her first encounter with a woman. When Scarlett shows up at her house because her daughter, Diana, is her best friend, they are both thrown for a loop. Age gap romance with lots of steam and laughter. Loved it.
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  • Jasmine Guyton
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2025
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    Scarlett Fever was a good read. I like the story and it's plot but I wish the love scenes were a little bit spicier or more detailed.
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  • Ranger
    3.0 out of 5 stars I liked the premise...
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2023
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    But the book was way too hectic, had too many arcs and had too many characters. There were too many scenes of the main characters trying to hide their relationship that were maybe supposed to be funny? The whole job and consequent redundancy part of the book should have been left out. It wasn't needed for the story. The MC could have just had the friends she hung out with because the job situation didn't seem to have any affect on her standard of living.
    I won't keep going on ad nauseam. I liked the relationship but all the stuff going on around it was distracting at best.
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  • M. Werner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Feel good book
    Reviewed in Germany on February 28, 2023
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    I really love this book and therefore it lands on my "read again list". It's been quite a while that a book made it on that list. The story is not new but it turns out a bit differently than stories with a similar storyline. In this book family, friends and MCs have a deep, loving, respectful connection. Therefore there is no unnecessary drama. They just communicate and listen to each other. Even when hurt about the other persons behaviour they listen and let the other person explain why they did what they did. That was very refreshing for me. I also liked that the characters in this book stay true to themselves throughout the whole book. That means, an open, loving character does not suddenly become judgemental and cruel.
    So for me it is a really entertaining book with a lot of funny and also a lot of hot scenes. It left me in a good mood and I appreciate when a book does that. Thank you!
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  • Estelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun easy read
    Reviewed in Australia on October 24, 2023
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    Great little story with an actual story-kind not just sex, but that was well written too. Overall an enjoyable read.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely English gay romance. (Not American)
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on June 23, 2023
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    I love proper English books. Of course I read American books, but I have a preference. Enjoyed this to the fullest
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  • Charlotte Fisher
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2025
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    I really enjoyed this. The writing style was perfect, easy to fall into and gripping enough not to put down!

    This spicy little number, features an age gap, toaster style romance between divorcee Claudia and art therapist, Scarlett. Claudia was out on the tiles, having fun with friends when she meets Scarlett. After a fun night together, a chance encounter brings them into each other’s orbit and has them questioning whether the one night remains that way or if there could be more.

    I loved the self assurance Claudia possesses in every aspect of her life. The undeniable attraction and chemistry between her and Scarlett jumps off the page. Scarlett has such wonderful integrity that you know she deserves happiness.

    What worked so well in this book, was that it was relatively low angst. It was a delightful read that brought moments of very British humour whilst carving some beautiful characters.

    The spice is spicing too, so, especially as it’s on KU, definitely worth a read!
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  • Lucie R.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Scarlett fever
    Reviewed in Canada on June 28, 2023
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    This was a fun age/gap romance story. Enjoy reading it.
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